A well-run port with capacity in the Southeast
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Upgrades are being made to cargohandling equipment along with additional container capacity .
SC Ports / English Purcell customers will also benefit from onterminal rail service offered by Palmetto Railways . The service provides dual connectivity to the CSX and Norfolk Southern railroads , as well as proximity to Interstate 526 .
In addition to the extra capacity , plans are underway for the terminal to achieve a 52-foot depth , matching that of Charleston Harbor . The South Carolina Department of Transportation is playing a vital role in
this project , with plans to replace the Don Holt Bridge on I-526 . This will remove height constraints and enable the largest container ships calling the US East Coast to access the terminal .
With the reopening of the Hugh K . Leatherman Terminal after an agreement was reached between SC Ports and the International Longshoremen ’ s Association , as well as the modernization of the Wando Welch and North Charleston terminals ,
SC Ports sits ready to unlock 10 million TEUs of capacity in Charleston Harbor .
“ As companies evaluate and adjust future supply chain needs for the Southeast market , they look to us for solutions ,” said SC Ports Chief Commercial Officer Byron Miller . “ By making big investments today , we can continue to meet our customers ’ future capacity needs .”
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A well-run port with capacity in the Southeast
Providing reliable , highly productive port service for companies ’ supply chains , businesses that depend on South Carolina Ports benefit from having access to a well-run port with capacity in the booming Southeast .
SC Ports has the deepest harbor on the US East Coast at 52 feet , big-ship capabilities , cargo capacity and efficient operations to speed goods to market . Two rail-served inland ports provide quick access to inland markets , ensuring goods swiftly flow to and from the Port of Charleston .
SC Ports will further enhance rail capabilities with a new stateof-the-art , rail-served intermodal yard near the Port of Charleston . The Navy Base Intermodal Facility will be dual served by both CSX and Norfolk Southern .
“ The Southeast market is booming , with a growing population driving imports and new manufacturing investments spurring exports ,” said SC Ports president and CEO Barbara Melvin . “ SC Ports is well-positioned for this growth with an enhanced intermodal network and more than 10 million TEUs of capacity planned within Charleston Harbor .”
As more cargo shifts from the West Coast to the East Coast , SC Ports remain the preferred port for customers .
“ SC Ports is a powerhouse port with a reputation for providing reliable , highly productive port service . Our maritime community quickly works ships and efficiently moves cargo for our customers ,” Melvin said .
“ We remain hyperfocused on providing the operational excellence that our customers have come to expect from us , while proactively investing in port capacity to efficiently handle their growth .”
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